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Explain why plastic is currently so uneconomic to recycle. Give specifics.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Is there a connection between population growth and energy use? Explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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shaikhs

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Answer to Question 1

Plastic requires a lot of handling, and such handling involves either humans or
very expensive machinery. In either case, this means a greater cost than handling other
materials.

Answer to Question 2

Yes, absolutely. In most cases, the more people, the greater the energy use.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Liddy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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